Abstract: Disclosed is a method of processing data from an image scanner for reducing image artefacts. The image scanner comprises a first image sensor arranged to: record a first set of lines, the first set of lines comprising a plurality of pixels representing recorded intensities of a first colour, record a second set of lines, the second set of lines comprising a plurality of pixels representing recorded intensities of a second colour; and record a third set of lines, the third set of lines comprising a plurality of pixels representing recorded intensities of a third colour. The method comprises the steps of: processing at least two of the first, the second or the third set of lines to create a first combined set of lines and filtering said first combined set of lines to filter out image artefacts creating a first filtered combined set of lines.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-program products are described for determining current location information which includes determining whether an object is moving by comparing the current location information with previous location information. Future location information is calculated and a point of interest is filtered using the future location information. A media asset is then matched to the filtered point of interest and a current score is determined for the matched media asset. Determining a current score includes determining a window in which the matched media asset is geographically relevant to the future location information, and updating the matched media asset score when the future location information changes. An ordered playlist is dynamically generated according to the future location information by repeatedly prioritizing and sequencing matched media assets according to the current score for each matched media asset, and matched media assets are played or displayed in the ordered playlist.

Abstract: A method, and document scanner system, for correcting image values recorded by an optical document scanner with multiple color cameras arranged in a staggered configuration with overlap scan areas includes storing color correction values mapped to respective color index values, where a color correction value is computed from a color difference between a first color value and a second color value of the respective overlap sets, and correcting a third color value which is a color value from the second set of color image values by a color correction value which is looked up via a color index value determined from the third color value. Thereby color variations among staggered cameras are corrected.

Abstract: A method, and document scanner system, for correcting image values recorded by an optical document scanner with multiple color cameras arranged in a staggered configuration with overlap scan areas includes storing color correction values mapped to respective color index values, where a color correction value is computed from a color difference between a first color value and a second color value of the respective overlap sets, and correcting a third color value which is a color value from the second set of color image values by a color correction value which is looked up via a color index value determined from the third color value. Thereby color variations among staggered cameras are corrected.

Abstract: A method of operating a server computer serving a group of scanners; wherein the scanners are registered in a database with a respective indication of reservation status. The method includes receiving, at the server computer, a request for a scanning operation from a user's electronic device; wherein the request includes a user identifier and a scanner identifier; granting a reservation of the selected scanner upon reception of the request for a scanning operation, wherein the reservation lapses unless the request is confirmed within a predefined time period; and receiving, from the selected scanner, a predefined user generated event. Upon reception of the predefined user generated event within the predefined time period: maintaining the reservation until a scanning operation is terminated or cancelled, and transmitting any electronic reproduction resulting from the selected scanning operation performed at the selected scanner to the user identified by the user identifier.

Abstract: A method of operating a server computer serving a group of scanners; wherein the scanners are registered in a database with a respective indication of reservation status. The method includes receiving, at the server computer, a request for a scanning operation from a user's electronic device; wherein the request includes a user identifier and a scanner identifier; granting a reservation of the selected scanner upon reception of the request for a scanning operation, wherein the reservation lapses unless the request is confirmed within a predefined time period; and receiving, from the selected scanner, a predefined user generated event. Upon reception of the predefined user generated event within the predefined time period: maintaining the reservation until a scanning operation is terminated or cancelled, and transmitting any electronic reproduction resulting from the selected scanning operation performed at the selected scanner to the user identified by the user identifier.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of processing data from an image scanner for reducing image artefacts. The image scanner comprises a first image sensor arranged to: record a first set of lines, the first set of lines comprising a plurality of pixels representing recorded intensities of a first colour, record a second set of lines, the second set of lines comprising a plurality of pixels representing recorded intensities of a second colour; and record a third set of lines, the third set of lines comprising a plurality of pixels representing recorded intensities of a third colour. The method comprises the steps of: processing at least two of the first, the second or the third set of lines to create a first combined set of lines and filtering said first combined set of lines to filter out image artefacts creating a first filtered combined set of lines.

Abstract: A narrow double clutch transmission to be mounted in a drive train with a drive unit comprises a clutch part and a transmission part with two sub-transmission units. The clutch part has one input hub connected with the drive unit and two output hubs, which are connected with two input shafts of two sub-transmission unit respectively. The two sub-transmission unit input shafts are arranged coaxially to each other. At the output side the input hub is connected with a damping mechanism, which is connected with two clutches. The two clutches and the damping mechanism are arranged in a clutch chamber filled with oil, which is sealed floatingly to a clutch cover. The output hub connected with the sub-transmission input shaft is axially supported by the sub-transmission unit input shaft.

Abstract: The invention provides a double clutch transmission (100B), wherein for each of the countershafts (6; 7), between the corresponding driving gear (23; 24) of the corresponding countershaft (6; 7) and at least one of idler gears (8, 9, 10; 11, 12, 13, 14) of the corresponding countershaft (6; 7), there is disposed a bearing (33A; 35A) of the corresponding countershaft (6; 7). The construction of the transmission can be allowed to be more compact according to the invention.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to be able to make transmissions, in particular dual-clutch transmissions, more stable and compact, especially in respect of a variable moment load. The aim is achieved by a transmission comprising two coaxial transmission input shafts, two countershafts on which gear wheels designed as idlers are rotatably mounted, gear wheels that are arranged in a rotationally fixed and axially successive manner on the two transmission input shafts, are designed as fixed gears, and indirectly or directly mesh with the idlers and thus define different gears, coupling devices which are mounted in a rotationally fixed and axially movable manner on the two countershafts and are to be axially moved by means of adjusting mechanisms in order to connect one respective idler in a rotationally fixed manner to the respective countershaft, and one respective output gear which is mounted on the two countershafts and meshes with teeth of an output member.

Abstract: In order to be able to build a double clutch transmission more narrow, the invention proposes a double clutch transmission to be mounted in a drive train with a drive unit, wherein the double clutch transmission comprises a clutch part and a transmission part with two sub-transmission units, wherein the clutch part has one input hub for an operative connection with the drive unit and two output hubs, which are, respectively, operatively connected with the input shaft of a sub-transmission unit, wherein the two sub-transmission unit input shafts are arranged coaxially to each other, wherein on the output side the input hub is operatively connected with a damping mechanism, which—on its side—is operatively connected on the output side with two clutches, and the output hubs are operatively connected, respectively, at the drive end with one of the clutches and wherein both the clutches and also the damping mechanism are arranged in a clutch chamber filled with oil, which is sealed floatingly to a clutch cover, by

Abstract: In order to be able to design a connection between a drive side and a transmission side, in particular a damper side, in a drivetrain between a main driveshaft and a torsional vibration damper to be structurally stronger while at the same time having a small installation volume, the invention proposes a drivetrain with a main driveshaft and a torsional vibration damper, wherein the main driveshaft and the torsional vibration damper rotate substantially about a common rotational axis and are connected by means of a connection, wherein the connection can be released in a non-destructible fashion and/or is self-connecting, and wherein a wall is arranged axially between the driveshaft and the torsional vibration damper, which wall is sealed off against the drivetrain by means of a seal, and the drivetrain is characterized in that the connection is arranged radially further remote from the common rotational axis than the seal and than the main driveshaft.

Abstract: A method for defining the size of an object displayed on a computer screen, the computer screen having a matrix of sensor points, said method comprising the steps of displaying an object on a computer screen, defining at least one screen area having a reference point associated therewith, reading an input from a sensor point in a screen area, calculating a vector between the read input and the reference point of that screen area, and defining the size of the object based on the vector.

Abstract: A method for defining the size of an object displayed on a computer screen, the computer screen having a matrix of sensor points, said method comprising the steps of displaying an object on a computer screen, defining at least one screen area having a reference point associated therewith, reading an input from a sensor point in a screen area, calculating a vector between the read input and the reference point of that screen area, and defining the size of the object based on the vector.

Abstract: An insulin injection system comprises a pen shaped syringe with a cartridge containing insulin, and an injection needle. The needle is a G30 needle and the insulin is a type which may freely flow through a G 30 needle. When the insulin is the type comprising suspended crystals the maximal dimension of any crystal is 15 .mu.m.

Abstract: A device for measuring the flow of a fluid through a measuring pipe, includes a first coil arranged above the measuring pipe, a second coil arranged below the measuring pipe, and a pair of electrodes facing one another, on the sides of said measuring pipe. The coils are excitable and produce both aiding and opposing magnetic fields. A correction circuit corrects the voltage (U.sub.r) between the electrodes. The corrected voltage is approximately proportional to the fluid flow in the presence of aiding magnetic fields when the measuring pipe is partially filled. The correction circuit provides correction to an output signal (S) corresponding to the flow of the fluid when the measuring pipe is partially filled by means of a correction function to a corrected voltage (U.sub.t) which depends on the voltages (U.sub.r, U.sub.g) between the electrodes in the presence of aiding and opposing magnetic fields.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the flow of fluid through a substantially horizontal measuring tube includes coils for producing two states of a magnetic field in which the magnetic fields extend through the measuring tube in a horizontal plane. The magnetic field in a first state extends through a first horizontal plane which intersects the measuring tube in substantially the same direction on both sides of the horizontal plane and in a second state extends in substantially opposite directions on both sides of the first horizontal plane. A pair of electrodes arranged at the measuring tube senses displacement of changes in the fluid and an electrical circuit corrects the voltage Ur between the electrodes in the first state of the magnetic field by using the voltage Ug between the electrodes in the second state of the magnetic field to obtain an output signal substantially proportional to the flow of the fluid.

Abstract: Device to measure the flowrate of a fluid flowing in a partially full line, such as a canal or open channel, with coils arranged above and below the partially full line to generate a magnetic field extending essentially vertically through the partially full line and with electrodes arranged opposite each other on opposite lateral walls of the partially full line. An excitation circuit excites the coils and an evaluation circuit processes the potential difference at the electrodes resulting from the magnetic field and the fluid flow to produce a flowrate proportional signal. The device is characterized by a bridge which spans the partially full line and on which the upper coil is positioned with the vertical axis of the upper coil extending through the central region of the bridge.

Abstract: A weir is placed across a pipe section and an electromagnetic flow meter with multiple electrodes is located upstream of the weir. The liquid level and velocity of fluid in the pipe section are evaluated by the electromagnetic flow meter to determine flow rate.

Abstract: A device to measure the flowrate of a fluid containing electrical charges which flows in a pipe section. The device includes at least one electromagnet connected to a current source which generates a magnetic field through the pipe section and at least two electrodes whose central imaginary connecting line passes through the flow stream in the region of the magnetic field to measure the potential resulting from the charge displacements. The circuitry also includes a timing circuit which periodically changes the strength of the excitation current from the current source to the electromagnet and switches a signal shunt which is connected between the electrodes and at least two signal memories. The timing circuit also controls a current sink which is connected in parallel with the electromagnet.